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Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft. Preinstalled software All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box. Communications You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more. Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.1 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. 1 A c tual upload and download s peeds may vary due to line c onditions , ISP s upport, and government regulations . Page 3

Section	Page
Welcome	1
About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer	2
To Unpack Your Computer	4
To Choose an Ergonomic Location	6
Locating Controls And Connectors	7
Front Panel Overview	8
Back Panel Overview	10
Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer	12
To Set Up Your Computer	13
Connecting a display (monitor)	14
Connecting the speakers	15
Connecting the keyboard and mouse	16
Connecting the modem cable	17
Connecting the power cords	18
To Turn on Your Computer	19
To Register Your Computer	20
To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection	21
To Set Up Power Management Modes	23
To Shut Down Your Computer	24
About The Software On Your Computer	25
Overview Of Preinstalled Software Applications	26
For Answers To Your Software Questions	30
Configuring Your VAIO Computer	33
About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition	34
Defragmenting your hard disk drive	35
i.LINK Compatibility	36
Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device	37
VAIO Action Setup	38
Changing the settings of the S keys	39
To Change The Sony Software Window Design	40
Changing the window design	41
System and Application Recovery CD(s)	42
To Use The System Recovery CD(s)	43
System Recovery options	44
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	45
To Use The Application Recovery CD(s)	46
Reinstalling software applications	47
Reinstalling device drivers	48
Frequently Asked Questions	49
About VAIO Digital Studio Computer Functions	50
About Changing Your System's Default Settings	52
About Your System Recovery CDs	53
About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s)	54
About The Speakers	56
About The Modem	57
About The Microphone	59
About The Mouse And Keyboard	60
About Using A Peripheral Device	61
Notes on Use	62
About The Power Source	63
About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery	64
About Handling The Computer System	65
About Upgrading Your Computer System	66
About Handling A Monitor (Display)	67
About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media	68
About Support Resources	69
Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer	70
Overview	71
To Remove the Side Panel	72
To Install a PCI Add-on Card	73
To Install Memory	75
To Replace the Lithium Battery	77
To Install an Additional Hard Disk Drive	78